Marks and Spencer proudly proclaims its ethical business credentials and presents itself as a socially responsible company. So why are they associating themselves with newspapers that promote hate?

The tidal wave of hatred and mistrust of migrants and refugees in the UK is being stoked and encouraged by purposefully selective and insinuating reporting from newspapers like the Daily Mail. This has huge and real consequences, from the often-violent hate crimes that migrants face on the streets of the UK, through to the child refugees in Calais that the government has decided to abandon.

Social media action

Global Justice Now is also encouraging people to take action on social media. It is asking that:

This Easter, help us put more pressure on CEO Steve Rowe by targeting M&S’ Easter eggs promotion on Facebook.

It asks people to post #StopFundingHate-related images of the company’s most popular Easter egg this year:

Laid Back Lamb is the most popular M&S Easter egg this year. Follow these instructions to add an image of the lamb holding a #StopFundingHate flag to their Facebook page.

Pressure works

The #StopFundingHate campaign, of which this is an offshoot, is gaining momentum. In November 2016, Lego withdrew its advertising and promotions with The Daily Mail. And the Co-op is currently reviewing whether it will continue its advertising.

This campaign is hitting The Mail where it hurts. In the pocket. And it is sending a clear message that people will not tolerate the message of hatred it is peddling.

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